“Stress is caused by being here but wanting to be there.”-Eckhart Tolle

I think this is the kind of quote the describes many of my feelings lately, and our human condition in general.

When I am with my kids, I want to be working. When I am working, I want to be with my kids. When I am creating content I want to make progress on the online workshop I paid for, when I do the workshop assignments I feel I need to create content.

I want to speak kindly to myself so I am writing this post to remind me and also you dear reader:

• You did super well so far considering all the circumstances.
• There is no rush.
• You are exactly where you need to be.
• You will figure it out.
• You are not lazy.
• You are doing your best.
• Your deadlines are great but remember you made up most of them.
• You will get there.
• It’s creatively wonderful to rest.
• More strolling, less scrolling (Dani Dipiro)